HOPE On The Horizon

  Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas having several causes           and  symptoms  and requires immediate medical attention.  It occurs      when  pancreatic enzymes  (especially trypsin)  are  activated  in  the  pancreas  instead of  the  small intestine.  It  may  start out  as acute – beginning suddenly  and  lasting a  few days, or become  chronic and    lasting indefinitely.

     For  Stacey Hartwell Fields,  51  of  Indiana,  Chronic Pancreatitis is                a daily event of  constant pain.  Its so perplexing when your back swells    and other people treat you like a drug seeker.  While you take meds that     do nothing for you, robs you of all your money and you’re left with a life   less then normal. While it trains your mind,  the pain is non manageable  and you can’t do nothing about it.

     So the challenges of this blog post is to create awareness and bring               a  few suggestions into a CP patient  future. Therefore,  if  pancreatitis     isn’t treated properly,  which  like Fibromyaglia  can leave its victim in          a  debilitated state of  well being.  Being  tough  enough to diagnose let alone  find proper treatment and a whole host of  problems.

    CP patients sufferers can be bombarded with brittle teeth  and bones,      and  post traumatic stress disorder  from dealing  with it to long,  to also depression that affects your heart, lungs, kidneys and liver. Its a horrific disease that could cause Crohns disease, diabetes and pancreatic cancer.  With some of  the possible long range treatments being TP/AIT  which  is  major  reconstruction of  the  digestive system  and  Islet Cell Transplant  which plays on your mind ….its devastating to say the least.

    Chronic Pancreatitis wreaks havoc  on your whole life while living in constant  fear of what’s next. While leaving you wondering what good is   the  medical  profession  doing  for  me  anyways  and  their  has to be an alternative.  That  alternative  to  me ….might be what your doctor often  overlooks, as most corporate type could careless about is the toxins they shove down our throats.

   Its  as simple as  finding  a safer alternative  to Round Up  and maybe cutting  out  the preservatives  and chemicals  they overload in our diets.  The  first item  a CP sufferer may want to eliminate  from their everyday  diet is the toxins big business wants to feed us. Because toxins create this inflammation and inflammation also exacerbates the disease as a way to eliminate the disease.

   While most people are like me… you can’t afford or want to spend extra    for organic… it maybe the way to go. So its best to eliminate some of these dreadful preservatives and chemicals from your diet through other means. So it might be wise to reboot your system through a watchful eye of  GMOs, MSG  and knowing some artificial sweeteners  have  a chemical reaction at   86 degrees to turn into wood alcohol that turns into  formaldehyde.

   I myself  whom always limit my consumption of  red meat,  while also avoiding that snack, whenever I can,  because I know it will make me feel better if  I do.  For most CP sufferers,  therefore,  they should also consider masticated  fresh  juice  from a blender, allowing themselves with 10%  fat   in their diet which includes the good omega 3  fat  from almond,  flaxseed, olive and sesame oils;  instead of  salmon  and other fishy smells that may leave them sick  (Omega 3s  are a proven anti inflammatory  as – well – as  green tea and turmeric should be considered.)

     While  also  always  seeking  supplements  like  Enzyme Solutions  for additional enzyme intake.  Also Curcumin,  Aloe Vera Juice  mixed with a  freshly blended  (papaya)  juice without sweetener  and smoothies should  be a part of your diet.  One might want to consider Medicinal Mushrooms (which  are adaptogens  that make your body  feel good all under.)  While also finding something to  focus on and direct your mind away from your pain (meditation or yoga can be taught through you tube videos.)

     Also  for my good  friend whom also has a group page on FACEBOOK,    that swelling in your back and your pain you experience.  A healing bath      of 1/2 cup of  Epsom salt,  1/2 cup of  baking soda and a few drops of  your favorite scented essential oil.  While listening to  R. Carlos Nakai may be       a welcome relief  ( 3 to 4 times per week when you have tremendous pain  and once a week to maintain.)  Thanks  Angel Howeron  &  Nikki Meysenburg. 🙂